T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator Exhibition
Step into the primeval world and experience the T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator Exhibition at the Bullock Texas State History Museum! Marvel at life-sized models, fossil casts, and amazing interactive displays that bring the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex to life right before your eyes.
- Encounter a massive life-sized T. rex with feathers.
- Meet adorable T. rex hatchlings and the three-meter-long juvenile.
- Experiment with a "roar mixer" to create your own dinosaur soundscape!
- Explore a shadow theater where a T. rex skeleton comes to life.
- Dive into the science with hands-on fossil investigations and virtual tools.
- Discover the entire tyrannosaur family tree and find out how T. rex grew from fluffy hatchling to gigantic predator!
This exhibition, curated by the American Museum of Natural History, promises fun and learning for all ages. Take your imagination for a Cretaceous spin and see why T. rex remains the ultimate predator!
The Venue
Welcome to the Bullock Texas State History Museum, where the rich tapestry of Texas comes alive through vibrant and ever-changing exhibits. Immerse yourself in over 16,000 years of Texas history, from the era of its earliest inhabitants to the excitement of the space age, all within a stunning setting in the heart of Austin.
At the Bullock Museum, every visit offers something new. The museum showcases meticulously curated artifacts on loan from museums and private collectors, ensuring a fresh experience with each trip. Explore three expansive floors of galleries designed to guide you through Texas’s epic story—the land and cultures that shaped it, the battles fought for independence, and the diverse communities that built Texas’s identity.
- Dynamic exhibits: Marvel at more than 700 original artifacts, including Indigenous tools, rare mission gates, and remnants from the famed French ship La Belle.
- Special exhibitions: Discover rotating galleries featuring everything from Texas wildlife art to tributes honoring African American artists and military history.
- Interactive experiences: Catch a thrilling film in the IMAX® Theatre, enjoy multisensory shows in the Texas Spirit Theater, or shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and enjoy a meal at The Star Cafe.
- Iconic artifacts: Admire treasures like the original Goddess of Liberty statue from the Capitol, a vintage windmill, and a 1940s Texan airplane soaring above the grand atrium.
- Educational fun for all ages: Walk through history with galleries that highlight Indigenous cultures, Texas’s fight for independence, and its modern role in the nation.
Location
Open Hours
- monday10 AM-5 PM
- tuesday10 AM-5 PM
- wednesday10 AM-5 PM
- thursday10 AM-5 PM
- friday10 AM-5 PM
- saturday10 AM-5 PM
- sunday10 AM-5 PM